Our 10-Day Itinerary for our French Road Trip--The Loire Valley
The Loire Valley--wine, castles, great food, and more!
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Anywhere Goes
My favorite place is always the next new place...
Traveling is my fun and passion! It's exciting to meet new people, see new sights, and experience new cultures. The world becomes smaller as we become a part of more of it.
Candace Ahlfinger
- Jan 18
- 6 min
Our 10-Day French Itinerary--Bayeux to Mont Saint Michel to St. Malo
And then, off to Mont Saint Michel--a trip highlight for me. First, a note…Several driving trips ago to Europe we decided to simply use...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Jan 17
- 7 min
Rouen to Bayeux via Caen--D-Day Beaches and WWII Museums
Our first top on the drive from Rouen, France to Bayeux, France, was the Abbey of Jumièges, which is about 45 minutes from Rouen. The...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Jan 13
- 5 min
Our 10-Day French Road Trip Begins--Paris to Rouen
“I love it when a plan comes together.” (Thank you, Hanibal Smith from A-Team for such a relevant quote!) In spite of worrying about the...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Jan 13
- 1 min
Itinerary for Our 10-Day Road Trip in France
My husband and I had never visited Normandy, Brittany, or the Loire Valley so a road trip was definitely in order. I will be posting our...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Dec 28, 2022
- 5 min
Bergen, Norway--Fun in Summer and Winter
Bergen, Norway was our final stop on our Viking Jupiter cruise. We had decided to stay extra days to see this gorgeous city during the...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Dec 17, 2022
- 5 min
Norway--Vikings, Fjords, and Adventure
Our cruise aboard the Viking Jupiter arrived in the port of Oslo where we had a beautiful view of the Oslo Opera House which sits at the...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Dec 9, 2022
- 5 min
A Day in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a city where both old and new flourish and visitors and residents alike are out and about on beautiful sunny days. Our...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Nov 19, 2022
- 5 min
One Short Day in a German Port
The German port of Warnermunde opens up multiple opportunities for cruisers--from Berlin to Lubeck and Wismar.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Nov 7, 2022
- 3 min
Castles and Gems
Gdansk is a bustling city with Castles and Amber and so much to do.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
Sweden or Finland? Do My Ears Deceive Me?
The residents of Mariehamn speak Swedish, but are part of Finland. Their islands are worth discovering
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Oct 15, 2022
- 7 min
Three Days in Stockholm, Sweden
Stockhom, Sweden, is a fabulous city full of history, greenspaces, and adventures.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Sep 29, 2022
- 5 min
Our Family Adventure Continues...Colorado Springs
Family Trip to Colorado Springs, CO
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Aug 8, 2022
- 7 min
Family Trip to Denver
Every year, except when paused for Covid, our family takes a trip. This year our journey was to Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado....
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Jun 8, 2022
- 7 min
On Island Time in St. Lucia
You will notice a little difference in this blog and many of my other ones. It was too hard to do a day-by-day guide since we became...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- May 14, 2022
- 3 min
Our Viking Adventure
Our first long ocean cruise and on the Viking Venus on their voyage In Search of the Northern Lights! We have been on three river cruises...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- May 14, 2022
- 10 min
In Search of the Northern Lights
Our first long ocean cruise and on the Viking Venus on their voyage In Search of the Northern Lights! (See information about our ship!)...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- May 1, 2022
- 11 min
London Was Calling Our Names
Day 1 After all the Covid-induced stress, my husband and I boarded our on-time American Airlines flight to London. We were pleasantly...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Apr 22, 2022
- 10 min
The Oregon Coast in Seven Days
Oregon's Coast is beautiful and full of surprises!
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Apr 18, 2022
- 7 min
Four Days in Central Oregon
Day 1 From Portland, Oregon, we took our time on our road trip to Hood River, our base for the evening. (We had stopped at the Tourist...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Apr 3, 2022
- 5 min
48+ Hours in Portland, Oregon
In my quest to visit all 50 states, I realized that I had never been to Oregon—around it, yes, but never in, so we were off on another...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Mar 4, 2022
- 4 min
Getting Our Kicks on Route 66
We took an early morning walk along the Grand Canyon Rim Trail outside the El Tovar Hotel for a wonderful way to begin our day and to...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Feb 28, 2022
- 5 min
Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon--A Grand Experience
Hikers and art lovers could stay in Sedona, Arizona for a long time with plenty to do, but our trip was leading us to the Grand Canyon...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Jan 17, 2022
- 5 min
Three Days in Sedona, AZ
We drove along the Red Rock Scenic Byway into Sedona, AZ, just before sunset. The sun bouncing off the red rocks made the drive...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Nov 20, 2021
- 6 min
Road Trip! Phoenix to Sedona
Our flight to Phoenix arrived much earlier than we expected, so, instead of showing up at our cousin’s house very early, we checked...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- May 24, 2021
- 15 min
Road Tripping from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA
Charlotte, North Carolina We began our road trip in Charlotte, North Carolina, a short flight from Dallas on Southwest Airlines....
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Jan 25, 2021
- 3 min
Things I Have Learned about Hiking
During the pandemic, hiking has become a favorite hobby of mine--the chance to get away and exercise. I have also learned valuable lessons!
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Dec 16, 2020
- 5 min
Glamping at Its Finest
Glamping was a new experience, but what a fantastic experience!
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Nov 29, 2020
- 2 min
History and Hiking in One Short Trip
Combining history and nature makes a day fun and educational.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Nov 9, 2020
- 5 min
Texas Hill Country at Its Finest--Burnet
Covid-19 has changed many of our travel habits and given us the opportunity delve into more hiking and fewer town and city visits. We...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Oct 10, 2020
- 8 min
Road Tripping Around Arkansas (Part 2)
Our Arkansas Road Trip continued through Eureka Springs, Crystal Bridges Museum, Devil's Den State Park, and a foggy Mount Magazine.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Oct 4, 2020
- 8 min
Road Tripping Around Arkansas
Arkansas has so many beautiful places to explore, especially while social distancing.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Aug 28, 2020
- 4 min
Cesky Krumlov--A Gem in the Czech Republic
Some of our favorite places have taken us by surprise. Cesky Krumlov, in the Czech Republic, was one of these places.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Aug 15, 2020
- 4 min
Country Living and Wildlife Just Miles from DFW
You don't have to go far from DFW to experience country living and wildlife.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Jul 28, 2020
- 5 min
Beauty and Solitude on Cumberland Island
Cumberland Island is a place to enjoy quiet, tree-lined paths with glimpses of wild horses.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Jul 12, 2020
- 1 min
Sampling New Foods in Iceland
I'd always wanted to try horse, and our trip to Iceland gave us this and many other opportunities!
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Jun 27, 2020
- 7 min
Salzburg and Its Wonderful Day Trips
Salzburg is a wonderful city and a great base for day trips.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- May 29, 2020
- 4 min
Barcelona--No Longer a Sleepy Village
No longer is Barcelona the sleepy town we visited 25 years ago!
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Candace Ahlfinger
- May 11, 2020
- 3 min
Two Days in Marrakesh, Morocco
Marrakesh is a cultural center with the largest souk (market) in all of Morocco.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- May 1, 2020
- 3 min
Rabat, Capital of Morocco and Great to Visit
Rabat is one of Morocco's four imperial cities and a place of history and beauty.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Apr 17, 2020
- 4 min
A Great Stay in Fez, Morocco
Fez....A city of history, beautiful sights, and shopping!
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Apr 5, 2020
- 5 min
Play It Again, Sam...Two Days in Casablanca, Morocco
As we were landing in Casablanca and getting our first view of Morocco, we were struck by the dusty brownness of everything, including...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Mar 7, 2020
- 14 min
An Itinerary for Seven Days in Wales
We saw 13 out of 600 castles. We saved a lot for next time!
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Feb 2, 2020
- 4 min
48 Hours in Liverpool and Chester, England
Liverpool and Chester...a fun combination
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Jan 17, 2020
- 8 min
Our Days on Isle of Man
Isle of Man is a small beautiful island between Ireland and England with a long history, intriguing hikes, and good food.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Dec 6, 2019
- 20 min
Twelve Days in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Twelve days traveling around Ireland was just enough to see beautiful and historic sights and make us want to go back for more.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Nov 4, 2019
- 8 min
2 1/2 Days in Dublin, Ireland
We saw everything we could and enjoyed great food in our 2 1/2 days in Dublin, Ireland
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Oct 19, 2019
- 2 min
St. Augustine, Florida Day Trips
Ponce de León Inlet Lighthouse, located about 1 1/2 hours south of St. Augustine, is a great place to visit to start a day trip. The...
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Aug 10, 2019
- 1 min
Unusual Food in Budapest
This food was top on my list to try in Budapest.
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Candace Ahlfinger
- Aug 10, 2019
- 4 min
Budapest---There's So Much to See in 48 Hours
Our stunning hotel, Corinthia Hotel Budapest, was on the edge of the Jewish Quarter so restaurants and things to do were very accessible....
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